Telephone system maintenance - Wednesday 2 December

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‘The Paved Canvas’ launches this Saturday

Published on 27 November 2020

Join Mayor, Wayne Guppy, from 10am this Saturday for the launch of our very first Art Trail, ‘The Paved Canvas’ and celebrate Upper Hutt in colour this spring.

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White Ribbon Day 2020

Published on 25 November 2020

Today is White Ribbon Day, the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.

To help demonstrate why this is so important to us, we’ve put together this video.

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White Ribbon 2020 – CHALLENGE THE #OUTDATED

Published on 17 November 2020

We're getting behind the annual White Ribbon Campaign this month with a number of activities and events happening across the city to raise awareness. White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.

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Upper Hutt Libraries introduce zero fines initiative

Published on 13 November 2020

From Monday 16 November, Upper Hutt Libraries will become the fourth library in New Zealand to remove overdue fees, meaning customers will no longer be fined for overdue items they have borrowed.

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Residents asked for views on improving wastewater network

Published on 11 November 2020

Now is the time to have your say on the impact of wastewater overflows on the rivers and streams in the Hutt Valley. Your input will help our work in planning for future improvements to our network.

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Brothels Bylaw Review – Have your say

Published on 11 November 2020

We are reviewing our current Brothels Bylaw, proposing to revoke the current bylaw and instead manage brothels through our District Plan. We’re keen to hear your views on the proposal.

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Yellow fantail for Road Safety Week

Published on 10 November 2020

“Slow down, drive safely and be aware of others using the road.” That’s the message for this year’s Road Safety Week (9-15 November), aiming to encourage people across the country to call for safer streets in their own communities to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

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Rail Network Upgrade - Trentham to Blenheim Street

Published on 04 November 2020

Work is continuing on the upgrade to the existing overhead electrical system on the Hutt Valley Line between Trentham station and Blenheim Street. KiwiRail will typically be working dayshifts but may be required to work nightshift at certain periods in November and early December.

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Share your ideas for Maidstone Park

Published on 03 November 2020

A major project is under way to transform the park into the Maidstone Community Sports Hub (MCSH). We’re working closely with the sports teams and clubs already associated with the park but we’d love to hear your ideas too. If there’s something you would like to see at the Maidstone Community Sports Hub, let us know this month.

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Sustainability Trust Curtain Bank

Published on 03 November 2020

Introducing the Sustainability Trust Curtain Bank: where pre-loved curtains are upcycled and provided to low income families and individuals in the Wellington Region.

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